Obituary Listing

Raul Palacios Alanis

Raul Palacios Alanis

Apr 13, 2014

Raul Palacios Alanis, 25, of Asheville, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014. A native of Maravatio, Michoacan, Mexico, he was the son of Maragrita Alanis Garcia of Mexico, and the late Raul Palacios Espino. In addition to his mother he is survived by a uncle, Ernesto Palacios Espino; three sisters; a brother; and by many extended family and...

Lon Eugene Hensley

Lon Eugene Hensley

Apr 5, 2014

Candler Lon Eugene Hensley, 73, of Candler, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge after an extended illness. Lon was the son of the late James William and Daisy Redmond Hensley. He was also preceded in death by his brother Donald Hensley. Lon retired as...

Robert Winfred Hoyle

Robert Winfred Hoyle

Apr 4, 2014

Robert Winfred Hoyle, 81, of Weaverville, joined our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center. Robert was the son of the late George Robert and Maria Bingman Hoyle. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph; sister, Gladys; brothers: Dennis, Eugene, Earl, and Sammy. Robert retired from Chrysler Corporation...

Jan Mathew "J" Chauvin

Jan Mathew "J" Chauvin

Apr 3, 2014

Jan J Mathew Chauvin, 55, of Candler, NC and formerly of Morgan City, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Chauvin was the son of the late Clayton William and Billie Ann Boudreaux Chauvin. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Buckner. Jan J was...

Helen Kathleen Roberts Coffey

Helen Kathleen Roberts Coffey

Apr 1, 2014

Helen Kathleen Roberts Coffey, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Alma Embler Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Coffey; sons: Donald, Larry, Everett,...

Max Parham

Max Parham

Apr 1, 2014

Leicester David Max Parham, 78, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Johnny and Pearl Gillespie Parham. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Parham Kinnebrew and Wanda Parham Bays. He had served during...

Betty "Polly" Howell

Betty "Polly" Howell

Mar 31, 2014

Betty Polly Howell Asheville Betty Callie Polly Capps Howell, 80, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at Stonecreek Health and Rehab Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Howell had worked for 20 years with National Linen Service before retiring from Mission Hospitals following another 20 years of service. She was also a long time member of Gods...

Bobbie Smith

Bobbie Smith

Mar 28, 2014

Asheville - Bobbie Bell Herila Smith, 85, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at the WNC Baptist Retirement Home. A native of Sneedville, TN, Mrs. Smith had resided in Buncombe County since 1964. She was a former Quality Control Inspector with Taylor Instrument Company, and was a member of Oakley Baptist Church. She loved dancing and quilting. Mrs. Smith...

Fred Blankenship

Fred Blankenship

Mar 28, 2014

Asheville - Fred David Blankenship, 72, of Asheville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Blankenship retired from the City of Asheville as a Firefighter following 19 years of service. He was passionate about hunting and fishing, and loved baseball, bluegrass and country music. Mr. Blankenship...

David B. Cheadle

David B. Cheadle

Mar 27, 2014

Asheville David Baird Cheadle, 86, finally got his call to see Jesus on Thursday, March 27, 2014 when he passed away peacefully at his home. A native of Rockford, IL and was Owner and former Operator of Dave Cheadle Art & Sign Company for over 55 years. He was a member of Crossroads Assembly and was a WWII U.S....

Fannie Buckner Faulkner

Fannie Buckner Faulkner

Mar 27, 2014

Fannie Buckner Faulkner, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her family. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1961. Mrs. Faulkner was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Buckner and Verjetti Sams Buckner and Amanda & Wiley Hunter; husband, William McKinley...

Frank Earnest Simpson

Frank Earnest Simpson

Mar 26, 2014

Frank E. Simpson, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the NC State Veterans Home, Black Mountain. Frank was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and was retired from Fredrickson Trucking Company where he was a heavy truck mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Madge Lane...

Arlene B. Jenkins

Arlene B. Jenkins

Mar 23, 2014

Fairview Arlene Eunice Brott Jenkins, 83, of 941 Old Fort Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Willoughby, OH, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life and retired following 21 years of service with Maiers Greenhouse. She was a long...

Jean Haynes Grooms

Jean Haynes Grooms

Mar 22, 2014

Leicester Jean Haynes Grooms, 76, of Leicester passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She passed peacefully into her heavenly home surrounded by family. She was a life time native of Buncombe County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Glenda Nowell. She is survived by her husband of 48...

Norman Frank Jackson

Norman Frank Jackson

Mar 21, 2014

Norman Frank Jackson, 94, of Fairview went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Asheville Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County he was the son of the late Romer Harrison Jackson and Estelle Presley Hall Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie Jackson; a sister, Kate Frady;...

George Franklin Reid

George Franklin Reid

Mar 20, 2014

George Franklin Reid, 84, of Arden went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born on May 20, 1929 to Charley and Mary Alice Dills Reid. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Floyd, Jack, Bobby, and Johnny; and sister, Edith. George was a U.S. Navy Veteran during which time he served on...

Walter Davis

Walter Davis

Mar 17, 2014

Alexander Walter Davis, 80, of 218 Old Hwy #20, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a graduate of Leicester High School and was a Korean War veteran, having served...

Virginia K. Thompson

Virginia K. Thompson

Mar 15, 2014

Asheville Virginia Kanipe Thompson, 91, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Aston Park Health Care. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Richard Nailling following 25 years of service and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late James...

Wayne Fisher

Wayne Fisher

Mar 13, 2014

Asheville Wayne William Fisher, 68, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Fisher was the son of the late Claude and Elsie Cannon Fisher. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Surviving are his children: Barbara, Lisa, David, Joanie, Pamela, and Jamie; sisters: Frances Ramsey...

Doris Louise Rainey Conner

Doris Louise Rainey Conner

Mar 13, 2014

Doris Louise Rainey Conner, 85, of Skyland, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County since 1947. She was the daughter of the late Claude Nathan Rainey and Ruth Balding Rainey. She is also preceded in death by her...